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• Fortunately, that dam qualified for FEMA funding because it was a disaster declaration at that time.
• <00:18:13.200> was<00:18:13.320> a<00:18:13.360> disaster<00:18:14.080> declaration
• <00:18:14.640> at<00:18:14.720> that it was a disaster declaration at that it was a
• disaster declaration at that time.<00:18:15.560> So,<00:18:15.720> the<00:18:15.800>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• If your holy will, we declare and decree that it is already done.
• If your holy<00:05:40.560> will,<00:05:40.880> we<00:05:41.000> declare<00:05:41.440
• and<00:05:41.520> decree<00:05:41.880> that<00:05:42.000> it holy will, we declare
• and decree that it holy will, we declare and decree that it is<00:05:42.200> already<00:05:42.560

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries. A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures. The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.

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• Requires a subject to submit a declaration of non-possession if they don't own firearms or possess them
• submit<01:10:35.640> a Requires a subject to submit a Requires a subject to submit a declaration
• c> of<01:10:36.360> non-possession<01:10:37.480> if<01:10:37.600> they declaration
• of non-possession if they declaration of non-possession if they don't<01:10:38.160> own<01:10

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• intrusiveness into individuals' lives to get the data and assess it, the burden on the individuals to declare
• intrusiveness into individuals' lives to get the data and assess it, the burden on the individuals to declare
• intrusiveness into individuals' lives to get the data and assess it, the burden on the individuals to declare
• intrusiveness into individuals' lives to get the data and assess it, the burden on the individuals to declare

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, it's defined in uh— But does a person actually have to have cancer before we would declare an emergency
• cancer<02:39:40.800> before<02:39:41.439> we<02:39:41.680> would<02:39:41.920> declare
• <02:39:42.240> an cancer before we would declare an cancer before we would declare an emergency

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So when it comes time to vote, I'm going to end up declaring a conflict on this because I am too close
• comes time to vote, I'm going to<00:58:47.839> end<00:58:48.000> up<00:58:48.799> declaring
• a<00:58:50.720> conflict<00:58:51.119> on<00:58:51.359> this to end up declaring
• a conflict on this to end up declaring a conflict on this because<00:58:51.920> I<00:58:52.079

Keywords: 916, all

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• when I saw the breaking news yesterday about Trump revoking the Environmental Protection Agency's declaration
• :44:38.400> Agency's Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Protection Agency's declaration
• , declaration, declaration, my<01:44:41.040> heart<01:44:41.360> sank,<01:44:41.920>

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, approval of the February 12, 2026 journal, and reports that several bills were correctly printed or engrossed. Committee reports then moved Senate Bills 7 and 31 from Health and Human Services, Senate Bills 53 and 54 from Local Government and Housing, and Senate Bill 43 from State, Veterans, and Military Affairs to the Committee of the Whole, with some measures recommended for the consent calendar. The chamber also announced substitute prime sponsors for Senate Bills 260008 and 2631 following Senator Michaelson Jenet’s resignation. The Senate then recessed to hold a memorial for former Senator Faith Winter and later voted to proceed out of order for memorials. Senate Joint Memorial 001, honoring Winter, was read at length and adopted. The memorial described her work on transportation, climate, paid family and medical leave, environmental justice, rural health care, and bipartisan legislation, and it was ordered sent to her family members. The Senate also suspended Rule 31A by a two-thirds vote so current and former House members could address the chamber from the well. Several members and family representatives offered remarks remembering Winter as a mentor, organizer, and coalition-builder. Speakers highlighted her advocacy for paid family leave, transportation funding, cleaner air, women’s leadership, and workplace accountability, as well as her personal warmth and support for colleagues and family. No additional legislative votes or bill actions were taken beyond the memorial adoption and procedural motions.

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• Energy Transfer, a pipeline company and PLI of President Trump, is attempting to declare pipeline safety
• Trump, is company and PLI of President Trump, is attempting<00:52:36.400> to<00:52:36.640> declare
• <00:52:37.040> pipeline<00:52:37.599> safety attempting to declare pipeline safety
• attempting to declare pipeline safety enforcement<00:52:38.640> unconstitutional<00:52:39.920>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, December 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• it your responsibility, or is it the contractor's responsibility, to make sure that, um, uh, who declares
• that<01:27:03.239> um<01:27:04.239> uh<01:27:04.440> who<01:27:05.040> declares
• ><01:27:05.600> it's<01:27:05.719> a<01:27:06.080> it's sure that um uh who declares
• it's a it's sure that um uh who declares it's a it's a<01:27:06.440> defect<01:27:07.000>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• DLNR has ways that they can declare things exempt.
• operations um dlnr has ways that they operations um dlnr has ways that they can<01:19:12.080> declare
• > things<01:19:12.800> exempt<01:19:13.440> I<01:19:13.520> don't can declare
• things exempt I don't can declare things exempt I don't understand<01:19:14.360> why<01:19:14.480

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 946 on wastewater management, which would clarify that the ban on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/26 applies to treatment plants. Testimony was in support from the Department of Health, Maui County Council, Mayor Bisson, and individuals, and no one testified in opposition. SB 849 on wildlife conservation would prohibit intentional taking, harming, or killing of the Hawaiian hawk (ʻio) and increase penalties for taking native aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants; DLNR supported the bill, noting the ʻio was delisted federally in 2020 and that the measure also updates penalties and adds a rehabilitation/community service option. No questions were raised, and the bill drew support testimony only. For SB 330 on invasive species prevention, the Attorney General raised a supremacy clause concern with language requiring state enforcement of federal quarantines and recommended reverting to a prior version with a catchall for federal regulation. The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supported the bill as a way to close a biosecurity gap, while the Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted to avoid acting without a cooperative agreement with USDA and suggested deleting the portion allowing action without such an agreement. The committee also heard SB 1393 on public land use, which would require the School Facilities Authority to consult with DOE and other agencies before land conveyances or leases and repeal a requirement that DOE transfer title upon request; both SFA and DOE supported the measure, with DOE emphasizing the need for early communication and consultation, and members asked about possible disagreements or stalemates. The committee then heard SB 321 on private roads and ways, which would deem certain privately owned roads and similar ways transferred to adjacent owners or community associations if conditions are met. The Hawaii Land Title Association said the bill as drafted would create uncertainty and proposed a court process to clarify ownership and create a recordable order; written support came from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Financial Services Association, and one individual. SB 66 on housing permitting would require permit decisions within 60 days for certain housing projects and deem permits approved in some circumstances; DLNR’s historic preservation office supported the intent but noted county historic preservation roles, OHA suggested amendments to clarify county duties, and DPP opposed the time limits as risky for health and safety reviews, warning about back-and-forth review cycles and possible mismatches between approved plans and field work. Realtors, NAIOP, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii YIMBY, and the Maui Chamber supported the measure, while Lahaina Strong, Hawaii Good Neighbor, and two individuals opposed it. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170 on expeditious redevelopment of affordable rental housing, which would speed permits for rebuilding permanently affordable multifamily rental housing damaged by natural disasters and exempt certain projects from EIS requirements. HHFDC supported the bill, citing the Front Street Apartments rebuild and the long SMA permit timeline on Maui, and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the intent while suggesting technical placement of amendments. Testimony in support also came from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and Joe Blanco, who described difficulties rebuilding a project originally developed under older statutory requirements and said the bill’s added language addressed those issues.

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• The courts have already declared that public money can be used for private education, including religious
• c> already unconstitutional the courts have already unconstitutional the courts have already declared
• :35.640> money<03:34:36.080> can<03:34:36.279> be<03:34:36.439> used declared
• that public money can be used declared that public money can be used for<03:34:38.319> uh<03:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 295, which would make school building aid funds non-lapsing/non-APS. Representative Cahill said the bill was intended to keep any unused building aid money available for future projects, potentially helping move projects up the priority list or provide a little more funding for school construction. Members asked about how much money has lapsed in past years, whether the education trust fund and building aid are separate, and whether any lapsing dollars could be used to pay down debt. Department of Education official Jim Carney said about $29.1 million would be available if building aid is funded to the $50 million maximum in FY26, confirmed that the fund currently lapses, and said the department would gather historical lapse data. Committee members also discussed whether a dedicated fund structure could achieve the same goal, and the chair noted that the education trust fund statute includes school building aid as one of its uses. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the committee said it would later hold a work session after receiving more information. The committee then took up HB 237, introduced by Representative Dan McGuire, which would prohibit the use of special education state funds and differentiated aid for students not receiving special education services. The New Hampshire School Boards Association, through Becky Wilson, opposed the bill as written, saying it was unclear, potentially unnecessary, and difficult to implement because adequacy and differentiated aid are distributed as part of a districtwide lump sum rather than as student-specific dollars. She explained that special education costs are embedded across district budgets, including staffing, training, transportation, and instruction, and that some staff and services benefit both special education and general education students. Wilson also said differentiated aid is not tied to a specific pupil and is used at the district’s discretion, though it is intended to support students with greater needs. Committee members pressed on whether the bill would require districts to track money by individual student, whether it could conflict with federal special education law, and whether it would affect least restrictive environment requirements. Wilson said making the funds student-specific could create privacy and accounting problems and could make it difficult to staff inclusive classrooms, though she did not give a definitive legal opinion on federal compliance. She agreed that students who are not eligible for special education would not be included in the separate catastrophic/special education aid reimbursement program. The discussion continued into the second section of the bill, with members exploring how adequacy aid and differentiated aid are used in practice, but no action was taken during the portion provided.

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• Representative Thomas explained that the federal government has declared seeds are not cannabis because
• um federal necessary because the um federal government<00:11:02.560> has<00:11:02.800> declared
• /c><00:11:03.279> that<00:11:03.600> seeds<00:11:04.320> are government has declared
• that seeds are government has declared that seeds are not<00:11:05.320> cannabis<00:11:05.959

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• any response and supporting affidavit any response and supporting affidavit and<00:32:26.720> declarations
• <00:32:29.200> No<00:32:29.519> mini and declarations, nothing else.
• No mini and declarations, nothing else.

Keywords: 916, all

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• the sheriff of Jefferson County as the guardian for this individual because we got nobody else to declare
• permanent conservatorship are applicable to a temporary and emergency conservatorship as well. else to declare
• And the sheriff else to declare that."

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• So to take a look at that and then to declare, as is sometimes said, that the district is failing is
• So to take a look at that and then to declare, as is sometimes said, that the district is failing is
• So to take a look at that and then to declare, as is sometimes said, that the district is failing is

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:00:00 Approval of Minutes – 0:03:50 Robotics Education – 0:04:18 Canopy KY – 0:14:15 Comprehensive Support and Improvement – 0:23:20 Postsecondary Credit Alignment – 0:53:15 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in K-12 Settings – 1:21:25 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 2:05:15 Adjournment 2:05:41, 958, all

Summary: The committee opened with a roll call, confirmed a quorum, approved the minutes by voice vote, and recognized a guest of Senator Hickden, retired judge Dan Kelly. The chair then moved through a tight agenda and limited public presentations and questions. The first presentation was on robotics education in Kentucky, led by Representative Chris Lewis, Kentucky FIRST Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen, and students from Whitfield Academy. They argued that robotics should be expanded in high schools as a workforce pipeline for engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology jobs. The presentation emphasized hands-on learning, industry certifications, teacher development, and a proposed framework to fund robotics education programs statewide. Committee members were not allowed to ask questions because of time constraints. The second presentation was from Canopy Kentucky, led by Adam Watson and founder Scott Collins. They described Canopy’s business and entrepreneurship education programs for fifth graders and high school students, including the NextGen Good Biz initiative and an eight-classroom high school unit. Canopy requested a one-time $750,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026, matched by private funds, to expand into more schools and rural areas, train educators, and report outcomes. Members asked a brief question about how the programs fit into school schedules and the difference between the elementary and high school offerings. The final presentation, from KDE’s Kelly Foster and Todd Allen, reviewed the state’s school improvement classifications. Foster explained CSI, TSI, and ATSI status, the federal and state legal framework, and how House Bill 298 returned CSI identification to an annual cycle. She reported that Kentucky identified 50 CSI schools on the most recent release, with 53 CSI schools statewide, along with 39 TSI schools and 102 ATSI schools. She also outlined KDE’s support process, including education recovery staff, diagnostic reviews, turnaround plans, and required professional learning for CSI schools.

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• And what I want to speak to today is has been declared by Democrats across has been declared by Democrats
• across has been declared by Democrats across the country as a day of action where we the country as

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• You know, when Texas was founded in our founding document and the Declaration of Independence, it actually
• scenarios that you just expressed, in some of those cases... somebody might be proving, might be later declared
• Supreme Court has made it clear. and declared that, in our society, liberty is a norm and detention prior

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

Keywords: family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit

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• There's been an introduction of a new deadline, October 30th deadline for declaring PSO for spring semester
• There's been an introduction of a new deadline, October 30th deadline for declaring PSO for spring semester
• There's been an introduction of a new deadline, October 30th deadline for declaring PSO for spring semester

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• to be building but when I got to be building but when I got to be 17 Jim 17 Jim 17 Jim Crow was declared
• Crow was declared Crow was declared illegal so now you have illegal so now you have illegal so now you

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 920, all

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• Did Hillsboro County's commission declare or make a policy?
• Did Hillsboro County's commission declare or make a policy?
• Did Hillsboro County's commission declare or make a policy?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all